Hughes County · reservoir · 5 acres
Lake Chesley
Lake Chesley is a reservoir in Hughes County, South Dakota. FishableWaters aggregates every stocking record for this water from South Dakota's fish & wildlife agency; the latest schedule and today's bite windows are above.
Best days this week
Days near a new or full moon tend to fish best.
Today's bite windows
Conditions, next 3 days
Today
Rain
83°
67°
13 mph
67%
Sat
Clear
92°
64°
11 mph
2%
Sun
Overcast
106°
73°
22 mph
0%
↗ pressure risingPost-front rising pressure can slow things down for a day.
Stocking ledger
No published stocking records yet. This water stays in our books — the ledger begins the hour its state agency publishes a record.
Angler reports
What's biting
No reports yet — be the first
Best bite times
No reports yet
Field notes
No notes yet
Nearby waters
- Medicine Knoll Creek5.6 mi
- Gumbo Flat6.0 mi
- Fort George Creek7.7 mi
- South Fork Medicine Knoll Creek9.7 mi
- Antelope Creek8.6 mi
- Sand Creek9.0 mi
- Chapelle Creek10.1 mi
- South Chapelle Creek10.0 mi
Seasons, limits, and rules are the state's call — check the official SD regulations and buy your license before you go. We link the source; we never restate the rules.
Lake Chesley fishing — FAQ
Do I need a license to fish Lake Chesley?+
Yes — South Dakota requires a fishing license. Buy one from the state and check current seasons and limits before you go; both are linked on this page.
Where is Lake Chesley?+
Lake Chesley is a reservoir in Hughes County, South Dakota. Driving directions and an interactive topo map are on this page.